Holden Aces Rat Terriers at TSF Farm
- China Grove, NC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Samantha S., the breeder behind Holden Aces Rat Terriers at TSF Farm located in China Grove, NC. Our Rat Terriers are bred, raised, and loved to produce happy, healthy pets for those seeking the best family companion! We are dedicated to always providing our buyers with a positive experience, which includes our commitment to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies. Embark and OFA. All necessary Health Testing is done. My son and I enjoy competing in Sports with our dogs like Barn hunt, Earth dog, Fastcat, Dock Diving as well as AKC and UKC Conformation shows.
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
I have bred a few different breeds of dogs throughout the years. I enjoy whelping and raising puppies, enriching their daily life and watching them grow into great family members. We started breeding Rat Terriers in 2021 and they are our absolute favorite breed as an all-around dog for the family.What makes your program special?
Our puppies are raised in our home with daily exposure to common household sounds, different surfaces, smells, people and other dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, chocolate and tan, blue white and tan, black white and tan, and black and white. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $100 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes Health Guarantee, first round of age-appropriate vaccinations, deworming and Registration. Puppies are the same price regardless of color or sex. Pet quality and limited registration will be less.”
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Samantha offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Samantha.
Breeder’s location
Meet in China Grove, NC
294 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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Meet in Winston-Salem, NC
254 miles away
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More about Samantha
Club memberships
Samantha is a member of Lake Norman Kennel Club and Salisbury NC Kennel Club.
Certifications & recognitions
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, American Kennel Club Canine College, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Samantha has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Samantha was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Samantha’s links
Samantha is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Holden Aces Rat Terriers at TSF Farm meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Nitro, dad
Rat Terrier
About Nitro
Nitro is Holden’s first Conformation show dog. At just 1 yr old he finished his UKC Championship and earned his Dash title in UKC. Nitro is pointed in AKC and has always been owner handled by Holden. Nitro also competes in barnhunt and is in novice level currently. Nitro has his AKC Farm dog and Earthdog Novice title as well.
Daisy, mom
Rat Terrier
About Daisy
Daisy was our first Rat terrier and is the reason we fell in love with this breed. She’s up for exploring and any hunt but would happily stay in the bed with you all day. Daisy is quick to learn anything. She has a kind, friendly spirit with all people and dogs but shows no mercy when she’s on the hunt. Daisy is a joy to live with and proves herself to be a favorite of the whole family.
Homie, dad
Rat Terrier
About Homie
Homie enjoys his retirement with my uncle and aunt.
Orca, mom
Rat Terrier
About Orca
Orca is Holden’s barnhunt queen! His first dog doing barnhunt with and they’re a great team. She is a do it all Rattie! Orca is a ball crazy, rat hunting, swimming, fetching fool. She’s a joy to live with. Always up for a game but ready for a nap in a moments notice.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Holden Aces Rat Terriers at TSF Farm reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Rat Terriers.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Full Embark Panel, Primary Lens Luxation (PLL)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
